World in Sport for 2 December 2020
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Former Tonga international and campaign manager of the Moana Pasifika team is hopeful this is the beginning for Pacific Island rugby. Auckland Basketball are introducting new initiatives to help boost basketball in the regions, and to support more famillies from underprivileged communities. And, hundreds of people in the Cook Islands have walked around Rarotonga to promote a more active and healthy lifestyle.
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